Category: Agriculture
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PEAK SEASON with Paulo Maximiano Junqueira: legal support in agribusiness
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My guest today is Paulo Maximiano Junqueira Neto, 61 years old, from Ribeirão Preto, in the interior of São Paulo. Son of Manoel Maximiano Junqueira, lawyer and agribusinessman, and Maria Lilia Silva da Cruz Junqueira, teacher. He grew up in a large family, with siblings who pursued careers in law, engineering, and agronomy. Paulo is…
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Western Country Fashion Conquers the International Runway
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Pharrell Williams, Louis Vuitton’s creative director, indirectly honored the sector that produces the most and adapts best to global crises—Agribusiness—with his western country bet. Enthusiastically, Louis Vuitton not only dominated international runways by imprinting country fashion but also sparked a rush among women in the sector to hunt for exclusive pieces in stores in Brazil’s…
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PEAK SEASON with Brunna Viana: conversation between Faria Lima and the countryside
Today’s guest is the authentic Goiana Brunna Viana, who currently resides in São Paulo and works in the financial market, in the heart of the famous Avenida Faria Lima peninsula. From humble origins and lower middle class, Brunna emphasizes that nothing was easy: “I learned early on that discipline, courage, and persistence would be my…
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Ilhéus: Where the Sea, Cocoa, and Poetry Meet
Ilhéus, known as the “Little Princess of Southern Bahia”, is at the heart of Brazil’s Cocoa Coast. This enchanting destination offers paradisiacal beaches, vibrant culture, and unforgettable flavors. Birthplace of the renowned Brazilian writer Jorge Amado, Ilhéus captivates visitors with its lush landscapes, rich history, and irresistible artisanal chocolate made from local cocoa. It is…
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Coffee Drinkers and U.S. Companies Will Pay the Price for Trump’s Tariffs on Brazil
In a small industrial roastery in Washington, D.C., the nutty and inviting aroma of roasting coffee hangs thick in the air. It’s where Lost Sock Roasters, a local company, roasts and packages its coffee beans. After nearly a decade managing the company, Jeff Yerxa says the strong coffee aroma barely registers anymore. “I don’t even…
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U.S. Coffee Consumers and Companies Will Pay the Price for Trump’s Tariffs on Brazil
In a small industrial roastery in Washington, D.C., the inviting aroma of roasted coffee lingers in the air. It’s where Lost Sock Roasters, a local company, roasts and packages its coffee beans – destined for its two cafes, customers’ homes, and local bakeries and restaurants. After nearly a decade leading the company, co-founder Jeff Yerxa…
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Brazilian Sugarcane Bagasse Transformed into Eco-Friendly Packaging for Electronics
Researchers from the National Center for Research in Energy and Materials (CNPEM) have developed a new antistatic and sustainable packaging made from sugarcane bagasse and carbon black – a material derived from the incomplete combustion of vegetable matter, such as coal and coal tar, or petrochemical products. The material was designed to increase safety and…
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The Egg Crisis: Egg Purchase Restrictions Take Effect in US Supermarkets
Costco, Kroger, and Whole Foods are among the growing list of supermarkets imposing a limit on egg purchases as the product shortage persists.
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Have You Ever Been Apple Picking? This Is The Month For The Most Popular Fruit In The U.S.
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September is apple picking season. The American tradition of visiting farms to harvest the most popular fruit in the United States is a beloved activity for everyone, children and adults alike, even those who are not big fans of the event’s star. After all, who doesn’t enjoy savoring apple cider donuts, paired with a glass…
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Wildfires Set Records in Brazil
From January to August 2024, wildfires in Brazil affected 11.39 million hectares of the country’s territory, according to data from the Mapbiomas Fire Monitor, released on Thursday (12). Of this total, 5.65 million hectares were consumed by fire just in August, which accounts for 49% of the total this year. The states of Mato Grosso,…